The Leader of Opposition, Hon Ro Teimumu Kepa today called on FICAC Deputy Commissioner Langman to do the honorable thing and step down after his so-called obfuscation and error riddled investigation into the Opposition's complaint of breach of section 24(5) of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Decree 2013 by the Attorney-General and Minister for Finance, Public Enterprises, Public Service and Communications and General Secretary of the Fiji First Party.

"Mr Langman has proven his incompetence in this investigation by stating that Hon Khaiyum overstated the value of his asset. The point remains that whether Hon Khaiyum 'overstated' or 'understated' his assets, it is still a clear breach of the Decree. Nowhere in the Decree are any allowances made for overstating one's assets and that is very clear in section 27 of the Decree."

"The very rationale for our declarations to be accurate and transparent from the start is so that the taxpayers get to see over time, from beginning to end, whether politicians have enriched themselves while in office." asserts Kepa.

The Leader of Opposition said as such Langman's shoddy assessment has brought FICAC into disrepute because a constitutional body mandated as the independent national watchdog on corrupt and illegal conduct, has undermined its own credibility in the eyes of the taxpaying public.

"The Opposition's follow-up complaint to the Electoral Commission lays out the errors of Deputy Commissioner Langman's questionable assessment which in fact confirmed to the Opposition Office that the Midlife Investment Ltd file did exist in the Registrar of Companies Office despite many repeated searches by the Opposition Office prior, and that by some miracle the file became publicly available shortly after." states Ro Teimumu.

"The Opposition's follow-up complaint dated 29th October looks to the Electoral Commission to do right by the PPD and for the Permanent Secretary for Elections as Registrar to institute its own investigations given that FICAC only has jurisdiction over election-related offences." adds the Leader of Opposition.

"Mr Langman's letter states that FICAC has 'unequivocal jurisdiction' over this matter basing it on 'FICAC Promulgation No 12 of 2007'. In actual fact it is 'FICAC Promulgation No 11 of 2007' as Promulgation No 12 as cited in his letter is related 'Prevention of Bribery which is a further indictment on Langman's incompetence." added Kepa.

Editor,
We learn from the article ' FBI Probe Focuses on Hillart's " Materially False " Statements ' ( Newsmax Independent American 12/11 ) that " unnamed intelligence sources say the agency is now focusing on US Code 18, Section 1001 - a provision that pertains to " materially false " statements given either in writing, orally or through a third party - a felony punishable by five years in prison ".
Now that is in a democracy where State agencies do what they are set up to do regardless of the status of anyone. Hillary a former First Lady and now poised to become US president is subject to the law as other citizens. No one is above the law. Remember in that democracy they impeached one president and was about to impeach another, Hillary's husband Bill Clinton.
But we get a sense that in the Fijian democracy, what Graham Davis approvingly described as " real democracy " certain class of people are untouchable by the law.
They are above the law . Who are these people who have given themselves such a right?
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

I believe not only Mr. Langman should step down. AG and Minister responsible for FiICAC should also step down.

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Dekho

12/11/2015 04:16:19 pm

Look Langman is in that job only courtesy of the Thug Rulers of Fiji Bai and Kai. He is nothing but a regime lackey and regime hound dog. There was no way such a spineless person would find against his political masters like Khaiyum no matter how compelling the evidence.
This how the rule of law operates in the Animal Farm of Fiji.

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Saamjho

12/11/2015 04:26:24 pm

There is no way a morally bankrupt regime hired hand like Langman will step down. These are people without any sense of shame. Their role is only to do the bidding of their political masters. They know so long as they keep their political bosses happy they are alright. It is through deliberate design that Langman found nothing wrong with Khaiyum's FALSE asset declaration. He knows which side his bread is buttered.

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Tomasi

12/11/2015 06:01:12 pm

Thank you Victor and Fiji leaks for your commitment and vision. You will be remembered as a positive force of hope and inspiration during Fiji's darkest hours.

THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN.

Processes take time, with each step leading to the next, until that final step when the end or result or product finally comes. Similarly, a nation in decadence goes through a process. From the loss of personal values and integrity, to corporate and moral decay for the whole nation and society. Fortunately, we are given the awareness along the way that there are things seriously wrong, and we are cahallenged to take appropriate action, no matter how painful it may be. For failing to take proper action at the right time leads to more serious consequences.

Prior to 1987, we saw various signs that told us that we are heading in the wrong direction in terms of our values, morals, etc Our politics is just one of the many public arenas where we as a people are reflected. The kind of people and parties we support reveals our own values, beliefs and attitudes about life, its purpose and its value.

Since 1987, we have failed to take proper action to many unfair, unjust, illegal, immoral decisions and actions. Political actions will not solve our moral dillemas. Neither will sound economic policies and strategies eliminate selfishness, greed and covetousness. The military will not ensure peace and harmony, neither will thw threat of force or violence transform our society into a nation of peace and prosperity. A caring,loving, happy and just society is made up of individual people, families, children, men and women who have love, joy, peace, contentment in their hearts and minds. But sadly, This military backed administration tries to make us think otherwise.

I wish to remind Bainimarama and Khaiyum that your futile efforts to keep the people under your evil spell of threats, intimidation, sugar and lollies will soon end. The steps you have taken over the last few days will come back to haunt you and all fo your future generations and your agents. QORVIS is about to meet its match, Fiji Sun is about to set for the last time, when TRUTH will arise once more from its shallow grave.

Yes Fiji. It is time we take a stand. Let us rise as a nation who fear God and love one another, who pursue justice, peace and goodwill for all. Let us take a stand against blatant and all forms of corruption that has scarred and wounded our land and its people and resources. The nation os crying. Let those who truly care about Fiji take a stand. I call upon the NFP, SODELPA and other community leaders to roganise a national day of protest. We must take a stand now or suffer the consequences that is surely coming. May God help us take a stand.

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Leave Langman Alone

12/11/2015 07:20:31 pm

Leave the proud chamcha alone, family clan all proud of this chamcha.

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SODELPA COME TO THE POINT

12/11/2015 07:46:07 pm

As we know FRYCAKE is by the Govt. and entirely for the Govt..So any positive outcome can only be achieved to take them to the court if there is any possibility. And again same applies at the court BUT the entire world can watch and see and probably desired outcome should emerge.Do it NOW rather than repeating things over and over and over.

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Fiji First Party

12/11/2015 08:16:26 pm

A recent comment on Fijileaks read ; “Qorvis is into spin-doctoring and PR but knows no cure for the sickness of “shamelessness” which has chronically pervaded the Leadership of the CHOR Party.”

This is so true – the ‘sickness of shamelessness’ of our present Leaders is - so Sickening.

Just a few factual examples to illustrate the point; Khaiyum (Shamelessly) LIES in the sanctity of our Parliament; Khaiyum (shamelessly) signs a FALSE declaration; Khaiyum (Shamelessly and repeatedly) acts in ‘Conflict of Interests’, Khaiyum (shamelessly) hides MIL and LATIFA from the People, Khaiyum and Bainimarama (Shamelessly) STEAL ‘Intellectual Property’ of another Political Party;

And the most shameful of it all – Now Bainimarama is (Shamefully and Openly) BRIBED $60k, by Kodagoda from the FNPF Coffers to shamelessly watch of Rugby in London.

Yes, the ‘Sickness of Shamelessness’ of our Leaders is indeed very appalling.

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Rishi Ram

12/11/2015 09:41:50 pm

Rajendra Naidu should stop writing his rubbish in fijileaks.
Naidu was chased from coup4.5 and ended up in fijileaks.
Naidu should come to Fiji and lead our fight against this military thugs and rapist of democracy.
Pro vijay Naidu did the right thing by resigning from the elections commission.

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Confused Ram

13/11/2015 05:58:27 am

Rajend Naidu sometimes produces thought provoking articles... Vijay Naidu of USP by his involvement with the regime like VC are the cause of fundamental decay at the once prestigious USP..

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